President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said yesterday that the sweeping economic reforms and infrastructure investments of his administration were designed to secure long-term prosperity for Nigerians.
The ongoing policy and infrastructure interventions, according to him, are anchored on improving citizens’ well-being and unlocking sustainable growth across sectors.
He spoke at the commissioning of the Gateway International Airport, Iperu in Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State.
“Our investment is about our people. The infrastructure underscores our faith in our country; the belief that today’s foundation is for tomorrow’s prosperity,” the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga quoted him as saying.
The airport, built by the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun, is powered by an independent energy source, which the President described as a critical step in strengthening Nigeria’s infrastructure backbone.
In a series of complementary initiatives, Tinubu also launched two aircraft under the Gateway Airline, 1,000 electric bikes, security vehicles and agricultural tractors.
He said development must be holistic and impactful at every level and expressed delight at “the mobility, the security and the agricultural initiatives being fulfilled today.”
He described the adoption of electric bikes as a smart, technology-driven response to modern transportation needs and a shift toward cleaner energy alternatives.
The President commended Nigerians for their continued support for the All Progressives Congress (APC), stating that recent reforms have translated into increased resources for sub-national governments, enabling them to execute impactful development projects.
He expressed satisfaction at the governors’ prudent utilisation of these resources and praised Abiodun for aligning Ogun State’s development agenda with the federal government’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Tinubu, who visited Jos on Wednesday to console the families and victims of the Palm Sunday’s deadly attack by terrorists, which left at least 19 people dead, said his administration remained focused in its war against insecurity.
Tinubu also lauded the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, for reforms that have enhanced ease of doing business and improved staff welfare.
He inaugurated a new Customs hub comprising barracks, a training college, a warehouse and a hospital.
In attendance in Iperu yesterday were former Ogun State Governor Olusegun Osoba; Senator Gbenga Daniel; Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State; Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State; Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State; Governor Duoye Diri of Bayelsa State; and Minister of Finance and the Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun.
Also in attendance were the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo; Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani; Senator Ibikunle Amosun; Senator Iyabo Obasanjo; ex-Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Tunde Lemo; CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso; Borno State Governor BabaGana Zulum; Chief Femi Majekodunmi; the Ebumawe of Ago-Iwoye, Oba Abdul- Rasaq Adenugba; and the Olu of Ilaro and Paramount ruler of Yewaland, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle.
Industrialists Aliko Dangote and Femi Otedola; Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu; Deputy Governor Noimot Salako-Oyedele and the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, among others, also graced the occasion.
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